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[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Skarts_ss

Jim you broke my heart!!!!! But i agree with Jasper for the reasons he mentions

Skarts, I must admit I am delighted to be wrong here !!! and I am so thankful Jasper entered in on this. What is most important to note is that in the study of these arms, it is all entirely a learning curve, and in this case thanks to his stellar knowledge on these arms, not only have I learned something new, but hopefully all of us have.
It is never about being right or wrong, but about having the most correct data prevail, and learning from discussions which resolve these situations.

Congratulations on your sword, and if I may, in any preservation you attend to it, please remember maximum restraint and focus on stabilizing any active rust. These old swords have well earned the patination (to me I think of it as 'history' incarnate and respect.

All very best regards,
Jim